Good Morning, VBR - January 2026

Description

Good Morning, VBR is a premier morning event series hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber, designed to connect business and community leaders with the people, initiatives, and insights shaping the future of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.

Offering a comprehensive view of progress, priorities, opportunities, and regional collaboration, each session features regional updates and forward-looking conversations from key local leaders representing:

• Botetourt County - Gary Larrowe, County Administrator
• Franklin County - Dani Poe, Economic Development Director
• Town of Rocky Mount - Robert Wood, Town Manager
• Roanoke County - Richard Caywood, County Administrator
• City of Roanoke - Valmarie Turner, City Manager
• City of Salem - Tommy Miller, Economic Development Director
• Town of Vinton - Mayor Bradley Grose 

Good Morning VBR provides a platform to explore topics impacting economic development, infrastructure, workforce, community growth, and more—while strengthening the partnerships that move our region forward.

Event Highlights Include:
☕ Complimentary coffee and light breakfast
🤝 Networking with business, civic, and community leaders
🎤 Regional updates from localities across Virginia’s Blue Ridge
📈 Insight into key priorities, projects, and collaborative initiatives

If you’re looking to stay informed, broaden your impact, and plug into the momentum shaping our region, Good Morning VBR is your opportunity to connect to the conversations that matter most.

Join us as we learn together, lead together, and grow together—right here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.